Orthotics is a medical practice that focuses on the design as well as the application of orthoses. Your feet play a very important role when it comes to your overall health. The feet act as a strong base to the body when walking and standing. However, by wearing custom orthotics, your feet may benefit from additional support. Benefits of Orthosis Orthotics can help increase mobility in feet Orthotics can help to reduce foot pain Orthotics can help protect as well as support a foot … [Read more...] about What are Orthotics?
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Preventing and Avoiding Injury in Runners
Running is a fun, safe, and relaxing activity that has many health benefits, both physical and mental. However, pounding the pavement over time can take a toll on your muscles, joints, back, knees and soft tissues. Sprains and strains can affect your performance and even lead to more serious complications. Some of the injuries brought on or exacerbated by a regular running routine include knee/hip pain, shin splints, and plantar fasciitis. While a visit to the doctor and use of ice packs and … [Read more...] about Preventing and Avoiding Injury in Runners
What to Consider When Choosing the Right Pillow
Your pillow plays an essential role in your sleep. A bad pillow can lead to back, neck and shoulder problems, making you restless as you try to find comfortable sleeping positions. With so many types of pillows on the market, how do you pick the right one? Taking your time to determine the best pillow based on your personal needs and sleeping habits will ensure that you are waking up refreshed and ready for the new day. Everyone has got their favourite sleeping positions, including tummy and … [Read more...] about What to Consider When Choosing the Right Pillow
Enjoy Your Walks with Help of Chiropractic Care
Unevenly or overloaded knee joints can cause osteoarthritis, or cause your osteoarthritis to worsen. Learning how to walk in a different way can correct the loading problem and reduce your hip and knee pain. This approach was studied in patients with inner, or medial compartment osteoarthritis - which is ten times more common compared to other forms of knee osteoarthritis. The medial knee compartment carries a much higher load compared to the outside (lateral) compartment. The inside knee … [Read more...] about Enjoy Your Walks with Help of Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic Care and Swimming
Swimming is a great all-around workout as well as fun for many people. It is a low-impact exercise that's an excellent option for many individuals, particularly those whose body does not do well with sports or exercise of higher impact. Chiropractic care can be helpful for many swimmers. Before The exercise you do directly before swimming can help your performance and reduce the risk of getting an injury. Stretching before swimming is a wise idea. Pay special attention to your hip flexors - … [Read more...] about Chiropractic Care and Swimming
Cricket and Chiropractic Care
Cricket is a popular sport in many Commonwealth countries including the UK, Australia, and India among others. It is also played in some non-Commonwealth countries such as the Netherlands – the country’s national team has regularly participated in international cricketing events including the World Cup. Injuries Associated With Cricket While cricket is a non-contact game, injuries arising from the game can occur in different ways. They may vary from minor to moderate injury. Some of the … [Read more...] about Cricket and Chiropractic Care
